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Kinja Eats: Tamagoyaki

March 04, 2019

Today we are going to introduce you to a staple of any sushi establishment, Tamagoyaki. Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) is a lightly seasoned, fluffy egg (tamago) that is served either with sushi, or as a stand alone item. Either way it is a delectable treat.

There are several types of tamagoyaki. It is made by combining eggs, and sometimes sugar or soy sauce. Additionally, sake and mirin are used in some recipes. Alternative versions include "dashimaki tamago" which adds dashi to the egg mix, a stock of dried bonito and kelp, or a version including a mix of shrimp puree, grated mountain yam, sake, and egg, turned into a custard-like cake. Tamagoyaki is served around the world in the form of nigiri, and also appears in many types of sushi rolls. In Japan, it is also served as a breakfast dish and in other preparations. As part...read more

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja

Kinja Eats: Sushi Part 4

February 20, 2019

Daily Dish: Sushi

A Japanese dish made up of a variety of seafoods such as, fish, shrimp, squid etc. It is usually served on rice that has been seasoned with a vinegar and sugar mixture. Sushi is usually presented in a roll that is sliced into individual portions.

Ingredients

All sushi has a base of specially prepared rice, complemented with other ingredients.

Sushi-meshi

Sushi-meshi 鮨飯 (also known as Su-meshi 酢飯, shari 舎利, or gohan ご飯) is a preparation of white, short-grained, Japanese rice mixed with a dressing consisting of rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and occasionally kombu and sake. It has to be cooled to room temperature before being used for a filling in a sushi or else it will get too sticky while being seasoned. Traditionally, the mixing is done with a hangiri, which is a round, flat-bottom wooden tub or...read more

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja

Kinja Eats: Sushi Part 3

January 28, 2019

Kinja is currently looking to hire an experienced Sushi Chef. We would prefer someone with previous and varied experience preparing both traditional and modern Japanese Sushi. We are also looking for help in the kitchen as well as an additional server. The ability to work well with others and handle constructive advice is a must. We are an easy going family owned establishment so we are looking for someone who can fit in to that kind of an environment. At the same time we take our business very seriously in that we provide the highest quality ingredients and dishes that we can to our customers. If you are interested in and qualified for this position then please contact us.

Daily Dish: Sushi

A Japanese dish made up of a variety of seafoods such as, fish, shrimp, squid etc. It is usually served on rice that has been seasoned...read more

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja

Kinja Eats: Sushi Part 2

January 21, 2019

Daily Dish: Sushi

A Japanese dish made up of a variety of seafoods such as, fish, shrimp, squid etc. It is usually served on rice that has been seasoned...read more

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja

Kinja Eats: Sushi Part 1

January 14, 2019

Daily Dish: Sushi

A Japanese dish made up of a variety of seafoods such as, fish, shrimp, squid etc. It is usually served on rice that has been seasoned...read more

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja

Kinja Eats: Yakisoba

January 07, 2019

Daily Dish: Yakisoba

(Fried Noodles)

Pan fried soba noodles seasoned and served with your choice of chicken, beef, or vegetable. This dish is...read more

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja

Kinja Eats: Mandu Guk

December 31, 2018

Daily Dish: Mandu-guk

(Dumpling Soup)

Delicious, tender dumplings or sliced rice cake in a hearty beef broth with assorted vegetables. All topped...read more

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja

All About Ramen — Part 5

November 26, 2018

Daily Dish: Ramen

(Part 5)

Classic Ramen style noodles served in a spicy broth of either beef or chicken. Made with egg, onion, scallions, and...read more

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja